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Six Nations: Bundee Aki returns for Ireland as Scotland make three changes for showdown as they seek first title in competition's current format
Mar 12, 2026

Six Nations: Bundee Aki returns for Ireland as Scotland make three changes for showdown as they seek first title in competition's current format

Bundee Aki is set to make his first appearance of Ireland's Six Nations as they prepare for a showdown against Scotland at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on S...

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Six Nations: Wales unchanged for Italy as they look to end losing streak in final 2026 fixture
Mar 12, 2026

Six Nations: Wales unchanged for Italy as they look to end losing streak in final 2026 fixture

Wales boss Steve Tandy has challenged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged side for their Guinness Six Nations finale agains...

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Tom Roebuck: England's Six Nations loss to Italy was heartbreaking but squad still back Steve Borthwick ahead of France game
Mar 12, 2026

Tom Roebuck: England's Six Nations loss to Italy was heartbreaking but squad still back Steve Borthwick ahead of France game

England's Six Nations campaign hit a new low when they lost for the first time to Italy on Saturday, yet the squad still have faith in Steve Borthwick...

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Gallagher Prem shake-up: Promotion and relegation to be scrapped as English rugby's top tier heads for franchise league
Mar 12, 2026

Gallagher Prem shake-up: Promotion and relegation to be scrapped as English rugby's top tier heads for franchise league

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has confirmed a major overhaul of English rugby's top tier that will see the Gallagher Prem expanded but fundamentally...

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Six Nations: Scrutiny intensifies on Steve Borthwick as England hit rock bottom on seismic Saturday
Mar 12, 2026

Six Nations: Scrutiny intensifies on Steve Borthwick as England hit rock bottom on seismic Saturday

It was billed as must‑win. After sobering defeats to Scotland and Ireland, England and head coach Steve Borthwick could ill afford another setback.Yet...

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Australia sevens captain James Stannard suffers fractured skull in Sydney incident
Dec 07, 2025

Australia sevens captain James Stannard suffers fractured skull in Sydney incident

Australia's sevens captain James Stannard has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games after suffering a fractured skull during an incident near Sydney.The 35-y...

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England Sevens teams earn Commonwealth Games plaudits with bronze double
Dec 07, 2025

England Sevens teams earn Commonwealth Games plaudits with bronze double

Simon Amor, the head of England Sevens, has paid tribute to the men's and women's team after they both picked up bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games.The Eng...

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Villa Park will no longer host the rugby sevens at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Dec 07, 2025

Villa Park will no longer host the rugby sevens at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Villa Park has been removed as a venue for the 2022 Commonwealth Games due to the early start of the 2022/23 football season.With the football season starting i...

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World Rugby, FIFA and International Hockey Federation develop one turf concept
Dec 07, 2025

World Rugby, FIFA and International Hockey Federation develop one turf concept

World Rugby, FIFA and the International Hockey Federation have developed a one turf concept that could revolutionise shared sports grounds around the world.Afte...

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Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh on psychology, injury and Olympic gold
Dec 07, 2025

Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh on psychology, injury and Olympic gold

Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh - the first-ever same-sex married couple to win Olympic gold - discuss psychology, the mental side of elite sport, injuries, dis...

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